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current Currency exchange rates Rupee vs Thai Bhat?

Hi, I am travelling to bangkok , pattaya and Puket for 10 day's form india. I would like to kow following thing's if anyone could help me i would really appreciate it. (1) What is the current Currency exchange rate between Rupee And Thai bhat . (2) From Bangkok airport to bangkok city, its around 30 kms, Which form's of transportation are available. And how much does it cost's. (3)We need a accomadation , Room's should be decent neat and clean, Not too Expensive not very Cheap. Max i can spend every day is about Rs.1,000 Can you suggest me some hotel's . If possible send me some Site names also. (3)In the city which places are of intrest , which is the cheapest mode of transportation. (4) What modes are available for Transportation from bangkok to Pattaya and from Pattaya to Puket. And how much approx will it cost. I will be going in First week of July 2008, what other activities can i do. Please be as descriptive as possible. I would really apprecite it.

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1. I've been to Bangkok and Phuket, so will try to help you on those: 1 - www.oanda.com click on the currency converter and you will find the exchange rate you are looking for. USD x THB is approximately 30, meaning that THB 100 = USD 3.33 2 - from Bkk airport please make sure you ask for taximeter, no matter what they say, just repeat: "taximeter" that is very important as otherwise they will cheat you badly. To the Sukunvit street, where most accomodations are available you will pay about TBH 400 3 - Unfortunately I won't be able to help you accurately with what you need regarding accomodation in BKK. I stayed in a hotel called Bel-Air Princess which I could recommend, but it might be over your budget (for July about USD 85 per night). 4 - From BKK to Pattaya (never been there, but read another question in this session saying that by cab it will cost you about TBH 1,500. Personally, I took the plane from BKK to Phuket, and paid approximately USD 100 one way with Thai Airways, but have a look at www.airasia.com, they may be cheaper. 5 - Additional comments: I see that you are concerned about money spending, so carefull with cabs in Phuket, they are very expensive (from Karon to Patong, they charge you TBH 400). Have fun, it's a great place to visit. Cheers
2. Perhaps these other message boards can help you with some of the details. http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/forum.jspa?forumID=51 http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowForum-g293916-i3687-o20-Bangkok.html http://forum.virtualtourist.com/forum-1943-1-Travel-Thailand-1-forum.html Money conversion: http://www.scb.co.th/html/exchange/bk-txtexchange.htm Hotels: http://bangkok-city.com/hotels/index.html http://www.thaiwebsites.com/hotels-sukhumvit-bangkok.asp Good luck.